New Joint Scientific Statement Issued on Use of Bariatric Surgery to Improve Cholesterol Levels and Reduce Risk of Heart Disease JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US (Market wired – February 16, 2016) Bariatric surgery is effective in improving cholesterol and lipid levels, important risk factors for heart disease, according to a new joint scientific statement by the National […]
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Physicians in Support of Bariatric Surgery to Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
Inactive Obese At Risk Of Heart Disease & Diabetes
Sedentary behaviour associated with poor cardiovascular health, diabetes in people with severe obesity Sedentary behaviour is associated with poor cardiovascular health and diabetes in adults with severe obesity, independent of how much exercise they perform, a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health-led study showed for the first time. The finding, published online and […]
Mindful Eating With A Gastric Band
What is hunger? So now that you have a gastric band let’s talk about hunger: Your Hunger The first thing is to learn to recognise both physical and emotional hunger. You are probably wondering how do you recognise physical hunger and differentiate between the two? When you are physically hungry the hunger builds up gradually […]
Your Weight Loss Journey (ebook)
What should you expect after your weight loss surgery? Find out how recovery is like and what adjustments to make – from dietary changes and post-op check-ups. And what if you need to move from Gastric Band to Sleeve? Find out the possible risks. Read the eBook, Your Weight Loss Journey (PDF)
Long Term-Gastric Banding Lowers Mortality and Reduces Cardio-Vascular Risk
Long-term mortality and incidence of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes in diabetic and non-diabetic obese patients undergoing gastric banding: a controlled study Bariatric surgery improves quality of life in morbid obesity, prevents the development of medical complications of obesity, reduces the frequency of co-morbidities, improves cardiovascular (CV) risk profile and is cost-effective in the […]
The Decision To Band or Sleeve!
Comparison Between Gastric Band and Gastric Sleeve Having made a life-changing decision to embark on weight loss treatment with bariatric surgery, you need to consider your options as well as the pros and cons of the various operations. We are going to make a comparison between the gastric sleeve and the adjustable gastric band. Each person is different, […]
Weight Loss Surgery Eliminates Pre-Cancerous Uterine Growths
A study evaluating the effects of bariatric surgery on obese women most at risk for cancer has found that the weight-loss surgery slashed participants’ weight by a third and eliminated precancerous uterine growths in those who had them. Other effects included improving patients’ physical quality of life, improving their insulin levels and ability to use […]
Can The Air We Breathe Make Us Obese?
Air pollution exposure increases obesity risk Laboratory rats who breathed Beijing’s highly polluted air gained weight and experienced cardio-respiratory and metabolic dysfunctions after three to eight weeks of exposure. A study appearing in the March issue of the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) placed pregnant rats and their offspring in two […]
Risk Factors Making Our Children Fat!
Understanding risk factors that contribute to childhood obesity As the rate of obesity in the U.S. population has risen dramatically, more and more children are becoming overweight at younger and younger ages. Understanding the factors that contribute to childhood obesity and identifying ways to prevent its development is critical to stemming the historically high prevalence […]
Is Your Partner Making You Fat?
Partner’s lifestyle has greater influence on obesity risk The lifestyle a person shares with their partner has a greater influence on their chances of becoming obese than their upbringing, research suggests. By middle age, choices made by couples – including those linked to diet and exercise – have a much greater impact than the lifestyle […]